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December 2012: Dribbles, giggles and rolls!

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IsThatTrue · 12/04/2013 19:41

Thought we should get a new thread before the night shift Wink

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Secondsop · 03/05/2013 23:03

FOD we're planning on finger food and purees. I like the instinctive / learning aspect of BLW but I think Z would enjoy some purees too.

SpottyTeacakes · 03/05/2013 23:20

We will do both too...

Ds will only sleep on my chest again Sad

halestone · 03/05/2013 23:34

I give fruit and veg pureed and also let her pick up foods shes interested in picking up mostly she just licks or sucks on them though.

SkiBunnnnny · 04/05/2013 00:10

Another one here planning on doing a bit of purées and BLW. Probably going to wait until 6 months but definitely waiting until after we've got him back on boob milk. He'll be 5 months tomorrow so not long!

Saw the doctor today and she said I should stop the antibiotics after 7 days rather than the 10 they gave me so tomorrow would be my last day. Feel a bit naughty but she is a doctor! I also had 3 days of IV antibiotics in the hospital so it should be ok. Picked up some fenugreek and blessed thistle so going to start those today then Sunday is back to boob day!

Seem to have lost supply in the right much more than the left so the plan is to offer right boob first every feed then left then formula if still not full and power pumping for an hour every day hopefully decreasing the formula I have to give. Anyone done this before and have any success??

SkiBunnnnny · 04/05/2013 01:06

Started a thread on re-establishing supply here if anyone has any advice.

Btw, I don't know if you remember me talking about a weird neck/shoulder pain a while ago? That was actually a symptom of appendicitis, crazy! Just in case you ever have something similar.

Secondsop · 04/05/2013 02:12

Oh skibunny I meant to tell you to post in the feeding bit but didn't do it in time. They were really helpful there when I posted with problems about Z losing weight when breastfed. I hope you get some good advice.

IsThatTrue · 04/05/2013 04:55

He slept 10-4.40 Shock asleep again now so I'm going the same way.

I hope lots of babies are sleeping!

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SpottyTeacakes · 04/05/2013 06:04

Shit night for us. Surprise surprise.

HoneyMumandSon · 04/05/2013 06:28

Sorry i keep going AWOL. Dash has been ill this week so had a miserable few days. Just jumping in on weaning chat- we're doing both as we tried blw but he got frustrated as he didn't have the dexterity to feed himself.

SpottyTeacakes · 04/05/2013 06:58

Spectacular fail on the banana test Hmm Grin

WLmum · 04/05/2013 07:56

ski I do remember your neck/shoulder pain - weird!

SpottyTeacakes · 04/05/2013 07:59

Yes ski, so much for my trapped nerve theory Blush !!

WLmum · 04/05/2013 09:28

We had quite a good night with 3 wakes but good settling after, and 2 if the wakes were after T had been sick so understandable that she wants to suck and feed and soothe it back down. Haven't had a chance to be mean mummy but not sure if I will now as if she needs to suck to calm her reflux then it would be truly mean indeed not to let her. Hmmm will see how it goes.

Dd1 is off to her best pals 6th bday party today - so grown up - cinema then lunch at giraffe !

Stacks · 04/05/2013 10:37

We had a pretty good night here. I was awake many times (counting them has become depressing, because its so many I lose count) as T was coughing so much and it's more than a little worrying. However he settled himself back to sleep almost immediately every time. He also kept falling asleep after I had moved him to the other side of me to feed him more, but before I'd managed to get my boob out.

This morning hs been a bit of a horror though, crying to feed, crying when feeding, crying to come off, etc etc. though all with his weird silent cry because he still has no voice. I've gotten quite angry with him, then massive guilt, then tears for DH. :(

It seems like T just doesn't want me to do anything I want to do. He'll watch the adverts on tv, but not the program I want to watch; he's happy when I'm standing, but not sitting; happy when he's facing out from me (and bloody heavy and awkward) but not held against me. I can't even shower, pee, eat or drink when I want (or now what I want, going dairy free). DH gets to do everything he wants unless I tell him no. Which makes me the bad guy, not T.
DHs solution is to get T sleeping in his cot in his own room for day and night (once he's better). Sounds great in theory, except the hard work will all be mine getting him to sleep there. Still, going to spend the weekend getting the nursery ready with blackout curtains etc.
I think we'll do BLW, though we may end up with some purée - just see how it goes really. I like the idea of just giving him bits of our food without faff, but also there's the traditional image of feeding baby purée with a spoon that I kind of feel is "right" (a bit like those family Christmas' in magazines that you always feel you should have, but don't).

Ski I hope you get some good advice on your thread, and good news about stopping the ABs sooner.
Spotty it will get better it bloody well has to.
Honey poor D and poor you, hope he's feeling better now?

ISpyPlumPie · 04/05/2013 12:19

Ski - that is so random. Would never have thought your appendix could cause that type of pain but useful to know. Wish you every success re-establishing bf.

Honey and Stacks - hope your LOs are feeling better soon.

WL - wow, that does sound grown up. Bet it seems like no time since she was as little as the babies on this thread.

Am seriously considering moving over to the fluffy side. N seems to be at a really awkward stage where there isn't a size disposables that fits him properly - three leaks already today (poo and wee). Was wondering if there might be a reusable that could be folded to adapt more to his apparently random shape. Don't want to spend a fortune, as unlikely they'll be used for another child but OTOH we are contributing a fair whack towards Pampers' profits atm. All suggestions gratefully received Smile.

itsMYNutella · 04/05/2013 13:44

Ispy I love the cloth nappies we have and their colours and prints. I could wax lyrical abut them but instead I'll refer you to the nappy lady she has been great for advice while buying and since. She has given me some really good tips. I'm in awe of her knowledge.

Ski that is weird but you can get referred pain in odd places for other things. I think certain kind of tooth pain can be a warning signal for heart problem / attack Confused

Stacks DS has had a cold and cough. He is getting better slowly but we have been to the Dr's about three times now I think. We have a nebuliser for him and use it 3-4 times a day to give him some medicine. So I would recommend a trip to the Dr if only for peace of mind :) hoe he settles down again soon though for you.

Honey sending D get well soon vibes from here too. :)

Well T has been dribbling, sticking his fingers in his mouth and chomping on them, had red cheeks and a raised temperature this week (along with the cough) so we were pretty sure a tooth is on the way. But today most f his symptoms seem to have calmed down... Which I don't mind (he will be 18 weeks on Tuesday) but I don't like seeing him so uncomfortable.

We are also planning on a mix of purée and BLW ... Not sure when. When he shows some interest in food and is a bit more dexterous. But when he is about 6months I would guess.

PurplePidjin · 04/05/2013 14:07

ISpy, google for a nappy library in your county/area. There's a healthy trade in preloved nappies so if you buy new you can sell on, or in my case buy pl and sell for a profit!

Secondsop · 04/05/2013 14:18

ski that is weird about your shoulder / neck! Hope you're starting to feel a bit better. I remember feeling ok scar-wise but all weird inside, for about a month, after keyhole surgery.

Really sorry to hear about all the crappy nights. I don't know what to say except (and I hope this is helpful) I am convinced an enormous part of it is luck and not anything anyone is doing "wrong". I'm well aware I'm incredibly lucky that Z is such a good sleeper but it really is through no particular action of mine whatsoever. He was tricky at the beginning but then turned. So hopefully it'll be a case of your babies getting their head round it in their own way in their own time, although I appreciate that makes it really hard to know how to get through in the meantime.

stacks Z was doing the "happy when standing but not sitting" yesterday evening when I just wanted him to let me sit down so I could eat my dinner. It drove me absolutely nuts as we'd had a day of going round shops so we were all tired, and he somehow has the ability to make himself into a dead weight at the most inconvenient times.

Stacks · 04/05/2013 14:38

Seconds - I second the 'just luck' sentiment. A lady on another thread I'm on has twins, one sleeps, one doesn't. They've been raised the same obviously, and have the same bed time routine. Just different children and different personalities. I try and remind myself of this each time I stray into thinking I've 'broken' T by giving in to his demands as a newborn.

SkiBunnnnny · 04/05/2013 15:03

It's absolutely just luck with sleeping and pretty much any other 'issues' that babies can have.

Oh, stacks, sorry you're LO is feeling so poorly and don't feel guilty about getting cross. Babies are hard enough to look after when they are happy let alone when they are unwell and demanding.

SkiBunnnnny · 04/05/2013 15:05

And I totally get the jealousy that DH can do whatever he wants.

ISpyPlumPie · 04/05/2013 15:48

Thanks for the tips - will check out the nappy lady. Think the sling bank here also does nappies so will see what we can borrow to try out.

WLmum · 04/05/2013 17:08

Am loving the purposeful rolling! Just now T wa gripping the side of the change mat as she tried to roll over and had such a cheeky smile! A couple of nights of half way decent sleep and lunch with good friends and I'm full of the joys!

WLmum · 04/05/2013 17:12

ispy I found that I've had more leaks in disposables than reusables. Depending on the type of nappy you can get two layers of elastic - one on the nappy and one on the wrap. Don't want to put you off reusables as I'm a major fan, but don't forget that poo will firm up once weaning is well under way!

Barbeasty · 04/05/2013 17:32

ISpy We used terry nappies which you fold yourself with DD and I don't think they ever leaked. There are lots of different ways to fold them, and you can fit them exactly.

At the moment for A I'm using a motherease airflow wrap over a disposable nappy. It seems to work.